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Dean Bowman and Peter Apfelbaum Partner in

Source: All About Jazz
December 4, 2003

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Kitamura/Maguire/Radding at 5C Cultural Center (NYC) 12/6/03

Source: All About Jazz
December 3, 2003

AN EVENING OF COMPOSED/IMPROVISED MUSIC Saturday, December 6th, 2003 7pm $5 5C Cultural Center 68 Ave. C (at East 5th Street) NYC info: 646-246-7819 Kitamura/Maguire/Radding Trio: Kyoko Kitamura - voice Carl Maguire - piano Reuben Radding - double bass Three of New York's most startling composer/improvisors will collaborate to bring the house down with several premieres, and new experiments in ...

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The Rob Scheps/Zach Brock 5tet --Midwest Tour in January 2004

Source: All About Jazz
December 2, 2003

Saxophonist Rob Scheps teams up with new star, Chicago jazz violinist Zach Brock at the helm of their Chicago based Quintet for a Winter tour. Among the confirmed concerts as of this date: Jan. 15 or 16 Oshkosh, Wisconsin Sat. Jan. 17 NY Mills, Minn. James Mann Performing Arts Center Wed. Jan. 21 Nebraska City, NE Thurs. Jan. 22 Lincoln, NE P O Pear's Rounding out the group: Jordan Baskin (piano) Josh Abrams (bass) Morgan Childs ( drums) www.zachbrock.com www.robscheps.8m.net ...

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Universal Jazz Expo, Genova 2004: Presentation & Program

Source: All About Jazz
December 1, 2003

The Universal Jazz Exhibition (Jazz Expo) is the first cultural event of 2004, when Genoa is going to be the Cultural City of Europe.

The goal of the Exhibition is to present jazz and all the music connected to it in all their artistic, cultural and commercial aspects. The Exhibition will precede other international jazz events, inaugurating their annual programme with its meetings, conferences and concerts made in collaboration with Cultural Institutes of several countries, public radios and satellite television ...

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Memorial for Late Organist, Bobby Forrester

Source: All About Jazz
November 29, 2003

On Sunday, November 23rd, 2003 the Cold Spring Harbor Arts Center and Jazz Vocalist Ernie Byrd hosted a memorial for the late great jazz organist, BOBBY FORRESTER. It was Long Island's tribute to a great organist who played for such great vocalists as Ruth Brown, Irene Reed, and others. Bobby was known for his blues and swinging style. William Easily on saxaphone, Hank Johnson, on piano, Drummer “Tootsie Bean", bassist Norko from Japan, Billy “C", and Ernie Byrd perfomed on ...

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Earshot Jazz Presents 15th Concert Of Ellington Sacred Music

Source: All About Jazz
November 27, 2003

Earshot Jazz is proud to present its popular Holiday concert of “Sacred Music by Duke Ellington," featuring the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra with guest vocalist Dee Daniels. This year's concert, featuring a special focus on Ellington's choral work, will be presented at 7:30pm on Saturday, Dec. 20th, 2003 in the University Christian Church, 4731 15th NE, at 50th St, in Seattle's University District.

The concert features the all-star Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra, which is directed by Ellington scholar Michael Brockman, ...

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Elvis Costello Joins All-Star Line-Up To Celebrate Lee Konitz

Source: All About Jazz
November 19, 2003

NEW SHOW TIMES NIGHTLY AT 8:30, 10:30 THIRD SET FRI. AND SAT. AT 12:00 AM

Nov. 25-30 LEE KONITZ 76TH BIRTHDAY ALL-STAR BAND With Special Guests: ELVIS COSTELLO (TUESDAY ONLY), BILL FRISELL, GARY PEACOCK, MATT WILSON

The Iridium Jazz Club is pleased to announce the addition of international recording star ELVIS COSTELLO to the LEE KONITZ 76TH BIRTHDAY Celebration. The all-star line-up featuring BILL FRISSEL, GARY PEACOCK, MATT WILSON will be joined by very special guest ...

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Berklee Singers' Showcase Concert Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Special Guest Artists

Source: All About Jazz
November 19, 2003

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